Join Collaborative Team in Beautiful Clearwater Florida | Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery First Assist Opportunity

BayCare Medical Group, is seeking a skilled, compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our busy and dynamic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team. As a PA, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. You will work closely with our surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of cardiac patients including ICU, OR, and floor coverage.  Our ideal candidate will be flexible, and energetic with two or more years of experience as an advanced practice provider working in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery including OR first assist. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with evaluating patients preoperatively, including history-taking, physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests.
• Assist in performing cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures under the supervision of the attending surgeon.
• Provide postoperative care, including monitoring patient progress, managing complications, and educating patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Perform patient rounds in the ICU, step-down units, and on the floors.
• Participate in patient education, including pre-surgical counseling and postoperative instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Call includes 7 shifts per month and one weekend. 
• Maintain privileges at Morton Plant and St. Anthony's Hospitals

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Current PA licensure.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Minimum of two years of experience in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; additional certifications in perioperative care or cardiovascular surgery are a plus.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a cardiovascular and/or thoracic surgery setting is required.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and prioritize patient care needs effectively.

 

The team of five surgeons performs a comprehensive spectrum of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery services including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, complex aortic surgery, endovascular treatment of aneurysms, minimally invasive cardiac valvular surgical procedures, and arrhythmia surgery. Additionally, the practice performs VATS lung and pleural surgery. The physicians participate in a mature and growing Structural Heart and Advanced Valve Care Center and play an active role in TAVR, MitraClip, and other structural heart procedures. The team has performed more than 1,000 TAVR procedures and has comprehensive MitraClip experience. 

 

About BayCare Medical Group

BayCare Medical Group (BMG) is the largest multispecialty group in Tampa Bay and part of BayCare Health System which is both locally and nationally recognized as a Great Place to Work®, ranked no. 6 in the nation by People Companies That Care® 2020 and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2021. We foster a forward-thinking culture that's revolutionizing health care.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization located throughout four counties on the central Gulf Coast of Florida with a network comprised of 15 hospitals with services including imaging, lab, behavioral health, home health care and urgent care. Our priority is connecting patients to a complete range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for any health care need, throughout their lifetime.